This is one of my favorite parks near downtown Denver. It has a really nice bridge and walk area. The one thing annoying about it is parking and on a weekend that can be a pain. Overall it's a awesome park and you should check it out. read more

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Love the views of this park, especially at night. Yet, during the day, there are some sights that you'd rather not see... Don't need to make it a point to come here, but if you're passing through, take a minute to relax and take in the views. Particularly at night, with a group, ha read more

Commons Park - City Views - Parks Near Me - Denver, Colorado

This is a very nice park located on the Highland Neighborhood side of the Millennium Bridge, right across from from Lakeside Park. he park actually has two sides. One side is called the Groves and has more of a nature feel. It is in a woodded area with native grasses and wetlands. This is the area the that runs right along the river and has benches stationed along its paved and natural trails that you can sit, relax and take it all in. There is a huge, and by huge I mean long, designer stairs that you can take up to get to the other part of the park where you with find more trails (all of which are paved), and green space. This side has a nice maze of paved paths with a huge island of green space that is popular among dog walkers. The green space could also be used to play catch, have a picnic, or even fly a kite. You will find a restroom facility in this area of the park and a picturesque bridge that crosses over the South Platt River and connects it to the adjoining neighborhood. Near the bridge is where you will find an elevated area that over looks the river and where you can also sit down and relax. Ain front of the park you will find a few entrances and a long promenade area that runs along Little Raven Street that offers numerous benches to sit on and relax. They pretty much offer views of the Millennium Bridge, Lakefront Park and passing traffic. This is park does not have a designated parking lot. You will find metered street parking and commercial lots within a reasonable walking distance. This is not a major destination park, but primarily a park that is used by dog walkers, joggers, walkers or people like me that just happen to stumble across it. All in all it is still a nice park for what it is and has to offer. It is a nice getaway from the hustle and bustle of the city. It appeared well maintained and pretty safe. I really enjoyed my time here. read more

A beautiful park in the heart of downtown - beautiful views, places to splash around for kids, public art, super walkable, outdoor recreation...and a LOT more. Hard to ask what more you could want out of an outdoor green space. We had a great time taking this longer walk through the park. We didn't get to explore quite as many of the trails as we would have liked as we were on a time crunch before dinner, but we had a lovely time relaxing and taking in the views. A must do if you're nearby! read more

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Gorgeous park that's very well maintained even it is very crowded. By it are also a skate park and dog park. I walked over to platte street to enjoy breakfast. It was a nice morning to enjoy the park and neighborhood like that. read more

Commons Park - Parks Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Gotta love Colorado and its outdoor space. There's literally a bazillion parks in this state, it's amazing. Common park is an urban park located near union station. It has jogging trails, benches and a riverfront trail. Common park is near confluence park so be sure to check that one out! read more

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Downtown Denver's Riverfront Gateway: Downtown Denver is blessed to have a greenway beside the South Platte River. If the riverfront greenway was a necklace, Commons Park would be a pearl. Commons Park is Downtown Denver's gateway Park to the South Platte River. It is rolling urban parkland that bookends the 16th Street Mall corridor to the South Platte River. It is a green space that separates the urban downtown from the serene river. It is also a green space that connects to nearby riverfront parks. It is a continuation of the South Platte River Trail and neighbor of Confluence Park. The Commons Park that I visited in the summer of 2017 was a different and improved park from the one a few years ago. It was in the near past when transients, homeless teens, and heavy drug users appeared to took over the park. Especially in the park center on Stoner Hill. Thanks to the efforts of the Denver Police and the eyes of surveillance camera, the general public has reclaimed the park. That included my family and myself. On our travels through Commons Park, we entered by ways of the 16th Street Pedestrian Mall. If you are unfamiliar with downtown Denver, the best way to describe 16th Street Mall - Downtown with Commons Park is visualizing a capital T turned upside down. The long vertical line is the 16th Street Pedestrian Mall where the perpendicular horizontal line is the South Platte River greenway. The intersection of the two lines is Commons Park. It is neat that the 16th Street Pedestrian Mall entrance is over the Millennium Bridge. From the southernmost end of the mall, the mast pole hanging above Millennium Bridge is a visible landmark. Reaching the far end of the mall, it is a feeling of accomplishment progressing beyond the pedestrian mall onto the bridge. It is a bridge that connects the paved Denver to the green Denver. When I stood on the Millennium Bridge, I set sight on my first elevated view of Commons Park and in essence the South Platte River. After descending the bridge on the park side we momentarily walked through an upscale neighborhood known as Riverside. I have to mention that many of the Riverside reviews describe Commons Park. With that said, if you want additional information on Commons Park, please check out the Riverside business listing. The interior of the park is a series of walkways that lead into the South Platte River Trail. In the center of the park is the unsigned Stoner Hill. I don't want to know the story behind that name if it is what I am thinking. What I do want to know is the nice things about the park. There are plenty. First off, it is clean and relatively graffiti free. The grass is healthy and well kept. That hill called stoner hill is covered with golf course green grass and what appears to be young trees. Throughout the park I saw the symbol of revitalization in the new Confluence high rise. In the proceeding paragraph, I will incorporate the nice things about Commons Park through a recollection of my personal experiences there. We passed over spending time on the hill. Instead we walked on the paved pathways that circumvented the hill while reaching the northernmost reaches of the park and following the South Platte River. Ultimately we'd walk the paved pathway onto the contiguous South Platte River Trail. On our downtown bound journeys we'd walk along the westernmost trail to connect to the Millennium Bridge. From my observation the park is both a green urban space and riverfront preserve. Nearer the river, the paved walkways meander through a shady area known as the Grove. This provided us a nice shady place to take a breather. However, this did not provide views of the close by river. The natural vegetation stymied the views of the river. I'd walk down a couple of short unpaved paths that brought me to the river. The river is the nicest part of the park. It deserves its own paragraph. The short paths reached a serene South Platte River. Just a few hundred feet from Confluence Park the rapids seem to be a hundred miles away. If it wasn't for the construction across the river, and the powerlines above, I'd feel like I was visiting Denver when Sargent Larimer was alive. There were more spectacular views of the South Platte River. A short distance downriver, the Highland Bridge (no motor traffic) extends the parks walking path system over the river. The views are nothing short of spectacular. By the way, because Highland Bridge is directly south of the Millennium Bridge there is an attractive view across the park toward it. Along the necklace that is the South Platte River greenway, Commons Park a pearl. When we spent time in Commons Park it was a pearl that shined brightly. read more

This is definitely one of my favorite places in Denver. I'm not talking about "Commons Park West Apartments" this place is actually a park, you know, with grass and junk. There is a big open area for people to play football, or have picnics with their kids, or soak up some rays. There is a huge hill that people like to lounge on with seating on top-- my fiance and I like to call it "The Volcano". But be careful when exploring it at night... I definitely stumbled upon a couple doing it up there one summer evening... Down the stairs, there is a small area called "The Grove" and it has walking paths and benches in a (slightly) shaded area. I have seen foxes and snakes in this area which I thought was cool considering we're in the middle of the city. My favorite part about this whole park is that it runs along the Platte river with walking/biking paths to Confluence Park and Cherry Creek. As everyone knows, places with water are at a premium in Denver, so this is a nice little urban oasis. The B-Cycle station near Zengo comes in handy when you want to cruise around the park for awhile. Just an FYI to doggie parents: There are poop bag stations all around, but sometimes they will go unfilled for months, usually in the winter, so it's best to make sure you have your own. Also, the park/dog police are a little psychotic around this area and patrol it frequently. I saw some poor guy get slapped with $170 ticket for letting his dog in the river without a leash. So let your pooches have fun, but be careful! read more

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Shout out Platte River! Probably my favorite Park within Denver proper. Such diversity from the walking paths to the grass and water features. Some good shopping nearby also. Not as touristy as other parks which is nice. Lot quieter but always someone playing frisbee, training their dog, reading a book, or an organized event. They have Yoga in the park among other weekly activities. Maybe add on to tour walk by strolling over to City or Cuernavaca park or walking down the plate as far as you like. Maybe stop at the nearby aquarium or think about a visit to Elitches. It's a nice juxtaposition from the large buildings nearby to have this healthy green space. Denver is known for their expansive parks system and Commons is a fantastic place to kill some time before heading to DIA or walk new visitors around to get them adjusted to the altitude. read more

Commons is a wonderful park. There's always something new and cool to see here. Right now can you check out the Wings of the City display. The collection includes nine large sculptures made from bronze. The giant wings are by far the coolest. Step right up and see how you'd look as an angel! read more

Commons Park - Parks Near Me - Denver, Colorado

According to Dictionary.com, the word common means pertaining or belonging equally to an entire community, nation, or culture; public. And thats just what this park is, a large parcel of land that is used by the entire community. Plenty to see and do here. There is the many places to play or like others have mentioned just a nice place to relax and have lunch. There is a small bridge that goes over the South Platte river, which the city of Denver was founded around. The main road to access this park is Little Raven, which was named after a great Arapaho Indian Chief that lived in the area in the 1850s. I like this park and have enjoyed its lands for many years and will for many years to come. read more

Overgrown weeds everywhere except for the main lawn in the center. The city should really mow all of it down so there are paths and benches that people can actually sit on and enjoy. What a shame it's not better kept. read more

I love Commons Park on Little Raven. Super close to stoner hill on 18th st, this place is utter relaxation for mainly walking and climbing the fun size stairs and getting a view. It's perfect still on a gloomy day, sunny day, any day really. I came here on a date with a guy and we were having a fight on the staircase LOL. Then i slapped him and left. This was my first year in college hahahahahah. read more

Love this park. As a photographer, it offers lots of looks! River, city, field and stream. Picturesque bridges abound in all directions. You can forget your cares under a big tree, with the sound of the Platte moving along on its way to the sea....or cross the street to INK and have a cup of coffee and enjoy the vibe of the city. There's a hillock covered in grass for romantic canoodling or a Frisbee throw. Truly an oasis in the middle of Denver. read more

I find myself venturing to this park often during my lunch time, maybe not on these crazy 100 degree days but all the other days it's a viable option. A wonderful park nestled downtown with lots of walking paths, places to sit/lay down for some sunny relaxation, walking the dogs, or just enjoying a day out away from the hustle and bustle of 16th street. If your downtown and looking for a place to gather your thoughts this may just be the place for you. Come on over, maybe I'll see you in the afternoon sometime. read more

I used to love and adore Commons Park. I still do like it quite a bit though. The river is always pretty, the trails are nice, and you're right in the middle of town, so you can come down here quickly from all areas of the city. The transient population has boomed in recent years, and they flock to the park. There are constant groups of drunk/stoned people, often using heavy drugs or smoking weed in public, scaring and hassling people. A law enforcement presence would be much appreciated in the area, but I rarely see them. read more

Over the years i have used this park mainly as a pass thru to get from down town to platte. Recently we've used it a destination. Bring a blanket, enjoy the walk, enjoy the sit, get the pups used to a park FULL of other pups! Definitely tons of places to spread out and relax, tons of dogs and people watching! Yeah! read more

I always find myself at this park when it's not exactly warm and it's not exactly cold outside. There's something about the view of the city skyscrapers from this park that continually fills me with this sense of endless possibilities. It's as if everything the mind can imagine is possible - oh wait, it is! There's never any lack of activity around this park which means great people watching. Plus, it's close to a lot of really cool places but you have to walk around to find them. Either way, this easily accessible park is a great place to spend a lunch hour, toss a Frisbee, have a picnic...all those parky types of things. I really enjoy watching people down by the river. Not that there's a man who lives in a van down by the river, but the folks who just want to commune with some sense of nature within the urban Denver landscape. It's a dang cool place. read more

We went there specifically to get a picture with the angel wings and it wasn't there when we went :( I was really sad about that. I hope they bring it back. I was visiting so I wasn't sure how to get info if the structure was still there or not. I didn't even think to ask if it was because I just assumed it was apart of the park all the time. I guess they feature different installments every now and again. Anyway, I didn't stay too long. We walked a bit but headed back to our hotel room. it looked clean and relaxing. read more

Love the park and jog there frequently. But the entire park is in a state of neglect from people blazing a trail straight through the grass and graffiti on every possible surface. Was down there this afternoon and saw lots of trash. Emailed the parks department asking about volunteer opportunities and haven't heard back. read more

This park is beautiful!!! It was a wonderful day for us to have a little picnic and enjoy the view. However when we went to the bathrooms, they had no stall doors!! A bit weird and confusing, is that a normal thing in Denver public bathrooms or something? read more

Love this park! It is right between Highlands and LoDo. Can't ask for a better location. Everyone I have come across there has been extremely friendly even when I had my dog with me. Great place to hang out and read or toss around the football. Not as big as the other parks but its extremely convenient to get to. read more

Get from the far east end of the 16th Street Mall to Commons Park via the mall ride--and then hoofin' it across Millennium bridge--in about 15-20 minutes. I do this sometimes on my lunch break when I'm sack-lunchin' it, and then sit on the stone benches overlooking the Platte. This is a Sasquatch-free zone, so your sack lunch is safe. This park is a great respite for when you're stuck in the smoggy, stinky, hot city. It's not completely quiet, but it's much quieter, there is plenty of room to find your own little spot somewhere and the vagrant count is usually pretty low. Though the area around Millennium Bridge will be pretty cluster-f'ed from now til the light rail terminal and new DaVita headquarters building are finished, it is still open and accessible. read more

This park is great for people watching. There's lots of space to spread out and enjoy a nice sunny day.

I really enjoy this park, especially in the evenings for people watching. I dont live in the city so I rarely am able to visit as much as I would like. When I'm sitting on the grass watching the dogs and the goofy looking urban runners (whats with the old 5k T-Shirts?) professionals pounding Coors Light while entertaining their infant, I think to myself ,"I could live in the city". Then someone a bit shady and 5+ years my junior comes up and starts to hit on me and I'm knocked back into reality. If you are commuting to the park, I suggest the light rail or you can park over by REI and walk across the bridge. read more